What are Fog Cloud Names?
Fog, often described as a stratus cloud at ground level, doesn't have specific names like individual cloud types in the higher atmosphere (e.g., cumulus, cirrus). Instead, fog is categorized by its formation process and characteristics.
The primary way fog is classified is by its formation mechanism:
- Radiation Fog: This type forms overnight as the ground cools, leading to condensation near the surface. It typically burns off in the morning as the sun warms the ground.
- Advection Fog: This occurs when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface, causing the air to cool and condense into fog.
While there aren't specific "names" for fog clouds, the formation process provides descriptive categories. Additional descriptive terms may be used based on location, density, or appearance, but these are not standardized "names."
Other Relevant Information:
The provided references also mention various aspects related to clouds and fog, but do not provide specific names for fog clouds:
- Cloud classification broadly categorizes clouds based on altitude and appearance (stratus, cumulus, etc.). Fog is specifically a low-lying stratus cloud.
- The use of "fog cloud" in some contexts (e.g., game mechanics or digital art brushes) refers to a visual representation of fog, not a meteorological classification.
